A few years back my husband and I met a wonderful couple that we now consider very good friends. He is originally from England but moved to Illinois for a job, met his wife and started his family there. Each year they take a 3 week vacation to go back to England so he can [...]
Durban, South Africa: Family-Friendly Hotel Guide
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The bustling city of Durban is located on the ocean in the sub-tropical province of KwaZulu- Natal in South Africa. With its warm and moderate weather year round, Durban has become a popular family holiday destination. However, as most parents know, warm weather isn’t the only factor that makes a location a great family vacation [...]
Hotels.com Cash Back Offer and Other Deals
February 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After our wonderful trip to Florida for a family wedding that our kids were in, I can honestly say it’s good to be home! We spent over a week in sunny Florida attending the wedding, visiting with family and sightseeing.. pictures and details of our trip will be coming soon! We were lucky enough to [...]
Stretching Your Family Entertainment Dollar
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How to Take a Family Vacation on a Limited Budget
July 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
School’s out for summer and that means everyone is ready for a vacation! But with the state of the economy and gas prices continuing to rise and rise, everyone is also ready for a budget-friendly vacation. Luckily there are ways to plan a vacation without spending your child’s college fund. The first tip is to [...]
Parenting on the Fly: The Joys of Holiday Air Travel
December 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
Ahhh, the joys of holiday air travel. So much to do before you leave, and add the stress of rushing around to the airport and through security. Then add potential stress of family conflict when you get there. Finally add your kids to this holiday cocktail and it can become an experiment in hair loss. [...]
Tailgate Proof Wine
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Fall is football season and represents numerous tailgating parties and other outdoor events. Did you know there are some outdoor friendly wines that drink outside the box? I know the stereo types about boxed wines, but there are some award winning wines that are being boxed to meet the mobile demands of consumers. My personal [...]
Vacation Budgeting
May 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
As a parent, I have come to realize that vacations are definitely needed. It’s a must. That’s all there is to it. A family vacation is a chance for the entire family to get away from their everyday hectic lives, jobs and school to go out and enjoy themselves. Sometimes, this can become quite expensive. [...]
